HeyRuaHow to say “spray” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprae
- English:
- spray
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spray” /sˠpˠɾˠeː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sprae, an sprae (e.g. boladh an sprae, smell of the spray)
What does “sprae” mean?
- spray
- A fine mist of liquid, such as sea spray or liquid sprayed from a can or nozzle.Also: sea spray, mist, fine drops.
Other Irish words for spray: spraeáil (spray)
“Sprae” with the article
Here is sprae after the article (an t-alt).
an sprae
the spray
No change after an
“Sprae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprae, the Irish word for spray.
Bhí sprae na farraige ar m'aghaidh.
The sea spray was on my face.
Cheannaigh sí sprae gruaige sa siopa.
She bought hair spray in the shop.
Ná cuir an sprae i do shúile.
Don't get the spray in your eyes.
Tá boladh láidir ón sprae sin.
That spray has a strong smell.
Chuir an feirmeoir sprae ar na prátaí.
The farmer put spray on the potatoes.
Bhí an t-uisce ag éirí ina sprae bán.
The water was rising in a white spray.
Tá an sprae glantacháin faoin doirteal.
The cleaning spray is under the sink.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spray in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spray?
The Irish for spray is sprae (pronounced “spray”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sprae in Irish?
Sprae is said like “spray” (IPA /sˠpˠɾˠeː/).
Does sprae have a plural?
No plural form is given for sprae in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'sprae' the same as 'cúr'?
No: 'sprae' is fine flying drops of liquid, while 'cúr' is foam or froth, as on waves.
